Pressure from sections of a disenchanted support is growing on Strachan after Saturday's 1-0 loss at Ibrox left Celtic six points behind Rangers and fighting to have any chance of retaining the SPL title.

Burley, though, is incredulous at the Parkhead boss being under fire after he delivered back-to-back championships and consecutive places in the last 16 of the Champions League.

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Under fire: but Gordon Strachan has found an ally in George Burley

The national coach insisted Strachan's achievements stood alongside the best and that only poor finishing had seen Celtic drop behind.

"It's ridiculous," said Burley, when asked about those seeking Strachan's removal. "His record is fantastic. I have been to a lot of Celtic games this season and they've played some tremendous football.

"The only thing they are lacking is taking their opportunities. I was at the game against Aberdeen at Parkhead and I was at the game on Saturday.

"When you don't take the opportunities, it can backfire - and that's what has happened in the last few weeks. But his record in Europe is excellent. Losing to Barcelona is no disgrace and they went over there and played very well.

"He has done a fantastic job at Celtic. There shouldn't be any question over him."

Burley spoke at Hampden yesterday to promote the Royal Mail PFA Scotland Manager of the Year title that Strachan won last season.

He believes there has been a touch of selective amnesia from those Celtic fans turning on their manager and is not ruling out a recovery that would see the club claim a third successive championship for the first time since the Jock Stein era.

"I think people tend to forget what Gordon has achieved at Celtic," added Burley. "He has been unbelievably successful and, for me, there is still everything to play for in the league.

"Rangers have the chance of winning four honours, which is absolutely fantastic. But, as Walter Smith said, with two Old Firm games to play at Parkhead, nothing is decided yet.

"It's great that there will be competition right until the end of the season."